I Had BRUISES For 10 DAYS After Taking This..｜Yusuke in Okinawa Season 2 Ep.23【Shuri Shorin Ryu】

[@KarateDojowaKu]

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[@donelmore2540]

I need to watch it a few more times, but it seems to me that he is almost throwing the punch more than thrusting as it traditional in Shotokan. You taking his punch reminded me of Egami Sensei doubting the effectiveness of Karate punches and, as a result, took thousands of full force punches in an investigation to see what worked best. Keep it up!

[@kingofaikido]

You missed it, I think. Can I give you a hint..? It's sweeter if you discover it on your own. ;) Note: He was looking at your hips and your shoulders. He's shown you almost everything you need to know. The rest is meditation, practice. Personally, I would hate for this info to get out 'free of charge' online. If absolutely anyone can access this 'killer' info, you can bet your high horses that bad people will use this knowledge to harm people. The whole point of the martial arts would be lost at that point. To be very honest now, the history of the martial arts is rife with students who killed their master, after being shown the 'secret.' To be killed by your own technique is a more than a shame and harms society, IMO, apart from the fact that it harms the 'user' of this technology too. The harm is subtle at first, and only grows in tandem with the greed which inspired it. There are two philosophies, as you know, Sun Tzu's realism and Mo Tzu's idealism. I tend to think Budo means the latter. The former means 'war' by any other name. Its aims are narrow, profit-seeking, ego-boosting, ultimately anathema to wholistic living. But who am I to warn others when we are being deceived as we speak by a false pandemic, while our rights are being stripped left-right-and-center..? Technocratic fascism is on the rise (see the new 'Cloudist Class') and 'we' are promoting 'techniques of killing'... I don't know how to put this but I can't but feel an air of surreality. Of course, I am not saying you are unethical, more like all of us need to be very careful when 'sharing' online. Think ethically first. Brainstorm the consequences if you have to. Personally, I think 'love' and the answer is clear... First: "Do no Harm"....'ahimsa'

[@kaim2437]

If you ever do a season 3 you should go to minoru higa and masaaki ikemiyagi if possible

[@seanhiatt6736]

I wounder do you prefer the Okinawan approach to Karate or the Japanese way?

[@boleperishon5272]

Relaxed in the beginning and contracted at the end with a perfected flow in between. If you look at his arms, they constantly look relaxed, like he is just flopping them around, not throwing punches.

[@jesusjavierlaytenvera7267]

The explanation of the hip whip is worth 10 years of training. You should be very grateful, because this master is being really kind by teaching you this.

[@kbanghart]

I've noticed that many are accommodating when they're teaching someone they trust. You don't want to just start giving your methods away to anyone who walks in off the street, you don't know their intentions.

[@soupfork2105]

I remember my first sensei telling us off when our hips moved during jodan tsuki because that meant our core wasn't rigid enough... Higa sensei is teching me mor ein the last few videos than I've learned in 20 years...

[@WadeSmith-oe5xd]

@@soupfork2105 That's unfortunate for you though. Okinawan Dojos have been teaching this since before Professional Boxers even knew it. I can assure you that if you practice a proper Isshinryu/Gojuryu punch for a year, you'll never forget the body mechanics of it and you'll knock anyone straight down with it if you ever need to hit them full power in the solar plexus or ribs or face.

[@radioface3306]

Since I cannot make the trip to Okinawa, I try to learn vicariously through you, Sensei. You honor Funakoshi Sensei by returning to the roots. 教えてくれてありがとう

[@donelmore2540]

I use this technique with my Uraken, but no longer remember if I was taught this or discovered it on my own. I do remember a Jiyu Kumite match on a Friday at the end of class with a guy I didn’t yet know, but who went on to become a Godan (the highest rank in the SKA). He attacked (he was VERY fast) with a lunge punch which I saw and did an Age Uke, but he snaked his fist around my block and hit me full force in the mouth. During our next engagement, he advanced toward me and I threw my Uraken with a big windup. As I said he was very fast and his block was up before my attack was completed, but as I whipped my fist out I let my wrist bend like the end of a whip and I hit him in the side of his head as hard as I could. 30+ years later, I was sitting at an outside restaurant in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles with some of my students after watching the Nisei Week Tournament when he walked past with another old Black Belt. He said, “Hi”, and started to walk on, but I stopped him and told my students that he was the guy I always mentioned with having hit me with the best Maigeri that I’d ever been hit with. He replied, “Yeah, and you hit me with the best backhand that I’ve ever been hit with!” I was honored that he remembered after so many years! LOL

[@Chakirisan]

Interesting , when observing your punches your left releases straighter than your right. I love how he uses what is a commonality in many sports, generating power from the base and using body alignment to move energy through skeletal/muscle structure. Love these videos.

[@YoukaiSlayer12]

That was fun to watch. Not just because he nearly collapsed your chest. But the conversation in how to execute techniques with the power of the hip rotation & etc has been insightful.

[@FerchuLEN]

I agree with you

[@quickstep2408]

wow, yusuke's hip movement is looking really good when he punches! his head is perfectly still as well, really great-looking form and it's starting to look more natural for him. it looks like he's been training in okinawa longer than he's actually been there haha. yusuke obviously works very hard at martial arts and grasps things quickly

[@RadicalTrivia]

That double hip / towel snap detail is insane. I never thought of punches like that, even though I've heard them described as whipping. Two hip motions never crossed my mind. Brilliant video, thanks!

[@JAnth51]

Great video! Shinzato Katsuhiko sensei of Kishaba Juku (Matsubayashi ryu) teaches similar mechanics. Amazing body mechanics and control! Relaxation (I think of it as 'selective relaxation') can be difficult to grasp at first, but it definitely increases power, speed, and freedom of movement. A departure from what some Shotokan practitioners have described to me as kime, tensing the whole body at the moment of impact.

[@ascendantP]

Bruises even after the sensei was punching into a pad on your chest. Impressive!!

[@ShukokaiStu]

Love these videos of Higa Sensei. His techniques are fantastic. Sensei is being so generous with you so openly sharing his knowledge and wisdom.Thank you for the english subtitles, I have learned so very much. I watch his channel regularly and would love it if his videos also had english subtitles too. Thank you for doing these!

[@Cadesbaee]

That guy is literally like Mr. Miyagi ❤

[@ShukokaiStu]

Relaxation, breathing and alignment! Driving from the floor upwards.

[@HenryChinaski614]

So wonderful to see the current days respect and transfer of knowledge.

[@donelmore2540]

At about 2:40 into this video, you are already looking more relaxed than in previous videos!

[@Turnabout]

Maybe an artifact of his time in the Shogen Ryu video? Like or lump their style, they seemed pretty instructive in loosening him up.

[@troposphincter]

I practice kyokushinkai and aikido and the more I see videos of shorin ryu related styles, the more I want to give it a try. I'm sure I would love it. Too bad it's so rare in Europe. There's a kobayashi ryu related dojo like an hour driving away from my home. I think I'll go next week. It may be worth the time and gas invested.

[@MissesWitch]

This Sensei really is legendary!

[@eatingbitter1756]

The body is the hand, the hand is the body.

[@patinho5589]

This was a good one. Love the things both not punching diagonally, but rather straight from the shoulder. And of course you can still hit any target you like as you are moving your body.

[@Todrianth]

that’s the most important lesson so far, putting your whole body in the punch by leaning from one leg to another…the slide was a nice add-on to it also, it probably gives extra more power too. the secret is how you coordinate your transfer of weight to slide and then to punch impact. this could take months to years of practice depending on talent… P.S. I don’t see where the whipping motion comes in because he just leaned to the other leg and a bit forward when he punched you hard. I think punching is basically throwing a wreaking ball (=fist) to your opponent by twisting your legs like screws from the ground up to you hip to you punch. He kept the shoulder tight, that’s also a secret you learn hitting makiwara i think so you scapula doesn’t cave in on impact…

[@RavenburnX]

As a Wado Ryu I’m watching and rewatching this trying to get my head around it. Outstanding 👏🏻

[@mogi-sane4661]

Such an interesting video and very entertaining. I am yellow belt Goju Ryu and still very stiff in all my movements. But I will practice these tips as best I can. Thank you.

[@soupfork2105]

I'd love to see Higa Sensei go 100% power punch on a pressure measuring pad and then compare it to your regular one.

[@philipschrantz8402]

The hip pull at impact serves to release the energy of the strike into the opponent.

[@nohhknowwyeww]

5:43 Using towel example for Right punch-Hold towel in left hand...Left leads-whip tip follows and gets ahead. One......Two makes a punch. To make it snap!! your left you jerk back...Three [7:00 Not I...,,Chi...,,Ni...Ich'.Ni.San]-EMJ. The towel passes the anchor which pulls it forward. But the tip is still behind the towel, and has not yet hit. The last or third part makes a forceful punch like a wave gets under a surfer and pushes them forward The Shuri Shorin seems to be getting behind the fist and adding to it.-Ernie Moore Jr.

[@williamwilson2624]

I am a big fan of the channel. I have really enjoyed this series. Thank you for the great content.

[@ejoure]

totally eye-opening, min-blowing video; great tips from the sensei

[@nohhknowwyeww]

4:18 My foot. My knee. My hip. My side. My shoulder. My elbow. Diagonally ride.-Ernie Moore Jr. Bring what is moving straight, to center; As forward And diagonal, my Dan tian strides.-Ernie Moore Jr.

[@nohhknowwyeww]

4:18 Straight is Great! Across is at a loss.-Ernie Moore Jr.

[@francosclabi4533]

It would be great if you could film higa sensei in slow motion to really appreciate his movements. Keep it up!

[@nohhknowwyeww]

4:15A Samurai, Never Cut-standing still. Kata Teaches and trains. But it is a guide.-Ernie Moore Jr.

[@momcawesome5610]

Have your experiences in okinawan karate ever question your shotokan practice? Or hase any ever made you think "maybe I'm better of learning this"?

[@KarateDojowaKu]

Although I do see things that Shotokan doesn't have at all, I think the Okinawan experiences are giving me a deeper explanation of the teachings of Shotokan. I will talk more about it in my upcoming videos!

[@kemtaedott]

This is how we do it in Kenpo. Everything is a whipping motion

[@nohhknowwyeww]

4:18 A table leg bent...is support, absent.-Ernie Moore Jr.

[@Yeino]

His punch has 2 origins : his time of practice against a true target (makiwara or punch bag), but also through Naihanchi practice. In Okinawa-te, there was no empi/hiji uchi/ate. It's actually used to learn how to transfer your body weight through the hips rotation and giving a tsuki. Yamashiro Yoshitomo sensei from Tomari-te could explain it better than me, but it's the idea.

[@Jo-id9zm]

Awesome. You met Okinawa’s Superman

[@theshadow3001]

We were also taught to use your hips and a twist like a washing machine always punch to the solar plex the big two Knuckles of each hand Tang Soo do

[@ZAKU73]

I would recommend you train in Kyokushin to toughen you physically and mentally.

[@guyblew1733]

Very good lesson.

[@kenwaid8239]

When I was eight years old thanks to Cub Scouts I knew these plants, I knew what they could do, unfortunately overtime this knowledge has been lost no they’re just treated as “common weeds“. I was hoping for pictures, of the bruises, I wish you nothing but the best in life. This reminds me of when I was eight years old my father was teaching me how to punch using American boxing and talking about how the punch needed to start from the base of the feet and move up through the body and into the hand well he had his hands up and I threw this punch that started at my feet, I felt it move through my body arriving in my shoulder and then out through my fist and when it hit his hand it knocked him back across the room and caused him to fall backwards, onto his behind. My mother who is a nurse should concern at first but then after ascertaining he was all right started giggling herself silly. The point is for that one moment I threw the perfect punch and I felt it like a wave moving through my body my father was a good teacher and let’s just say that after that every schoolyard fight I had a reputation simply put he didn’t want to get hit by me all the bullies shared the information, did you did N O T want to get hit by me that if you did the fight was over. So after a couple of fights I delivered perfect punches. R.I.P.

[@santiagoj9042]

Yusuke, I love this video. I would love to see what his feet are doing while he punches and kicks.

[@Priestbokmei1]

The term I was looking for is commotion cordis: an often lethal disruption of heart rhythm that occurs as a result of a blow to the area directly over the heart- Wikipedia

[@Priestbokmei1]

The term I was looking for is commotio cordis: an often lethal disruption of heart rhythm that occurs as a result of a blow to the area directly over the heart- Wikipedia Damn spell check!

[@stevemann6528]

The only difference is that the old master is moving completely naturally because of year of practice and experience whilst you are conscious of your movements trying to improve your technique. Over time your techniques will become more natural overtime through repetition until its second nature.

[@user-ygdtbz3s9]

内容もさることながら、サムネが素晴らしいですね。

[@JN-hg5wn]

Totaly amazing 🙏

[@jeffwestlake5798]

I love this series.

[@chengfu7063]

Training conditioning confidence knowing when to strike where to strike timing observation constantly reading the enemies every single move see through that pattern and waiting for the right moment to deliver the blow that could finish them or slow them down or into them Secret is you how confident you are well done on taking the blow it's a throw back mentality that every martial artist should have but also by waiting and reading the enemy the appropriate low attack can stop any standing attack intercept dodge and counter staying calm ready and focused be well

[@markandoyo2204]

My punch angle have may the same from Shotokan Karate whilst we were Shorin Ryu Academy as though some from the Karate Stances even suspected for adapting the Shotokan Systems rather than the Traditional Shorin Ryu Ones as though, I've self-trained right now with fewer Okinawan Karate integrity rather than to extent with Shotokan adapatations

[@DonAl9114]

Very interesting. It will take time to understand these technics and do them the right way. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👊🏻

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

This is great. It's good for Yusuke San to get used to taking some hits!

[@Noone-rt6pw]

That was a good punch as that's a sensitive area. I'm surprised he didn't let you strike him. Being able to take it is just as important as delivering it. He looks solid

[@jonirenicus9407]

"Let him"? There was no reason to hit him during this instruction, I wouldnt be asking to hit him either...

[@nicolasmarquez8843]

Awesome video!! Again, thank you!!

[@anthonysaponaro6318]

I think you have very amazing movement, it is very deceptive for one but I can see you generate a ton of power for your size

[@TrymYoutubeMainChannel]

the motion of punch is something I would call Pullback snap punch ... cause of the twist / rotation in body as you punching

[@828maori5]

Boxers use a similar approach. Especially with the rear hand cross. Shoulder is also used in the punch, I notice that using the shoulders along with hip rotation and pivoting is frowned upon in karate

[@deejin25]

Lets state the obvious. When he hits an actual person he doesn't do the kind of punch he demonstrates in the air (shoulders squared, complicated hip double snap, chambered hands). Instead he does a boxers punch, one complete and extended rotation of the hip, full extension of the shoulders, full extension of the waist. He steps through using a drag step. It's a boxers punch that's why it is so effective.

[@LootGoblin42069]

YAAAAAAAA🔥🔥🔥

[@taiyabusmani2367]

It is very importent to v know how punce ver good vidio and teknik

[@redneckhippy2020]

Yes, you bleed power through angles. Lead knuckle to elbow, elbow to shoulder. Have you made a video on Japanese/Okinawan punch lead knuckle versus chinese lead knuckle when striking?

[@samigarira7971]

hello from algeria

[@greg6509]

Fajing baby! Love it!

[@mohamednizar9955]

Great

[@SenriganA]

よくあの突きに耐えられましたね。詠春拳などでは自分の正中線からの突きをしますが、比嘉先生は肩の幅から繰り出すのですね。手首のスナップも他の空手と全然違います

[@jaylenfrank]

Grand risings brother. Quite the elasticity of electricity. OSU

[@nohhknowwyeww]

A table leg that is straight, holds much weight. 4:18 -Ernie Moore Jr.

[@brihno360]

The way his hip moves reminds me of the agitator in a clothes washing machine

[@Turbulent2000]

Hi Yusuke! Thanks for the great video and for sharing with us that information! But could you (your camera man, tbh) show more hips and legs of the master? I have an impression that he doesn’t show it intentionally when the Sensei explains the movement. But you fixed that on the edit showing his movement in slow motion, extra big thanks for that! 🙏🏻 Please, keep up that great work! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@boleperishon5272]

I train okikukai shohei ryu. I went on vacation after one of my kyu tests. I joked that the people on the beach would think my girlfriend beat me up, with all the bruises I had. From a test.

[@davidotuoma1865]

Rest in peace BRUCE...

[@kwisatz_haderach1445]

Greetings, really enjoy your channel. There is some discussion about the use of the waist in generating power in regards to if one can pull off the quick twists during a high stress situation. I wonder if you have heard of or had any contact with Shihan, Kiyoshi Arakaki of Muso-kai karate who's style does not use the waist in generating power? It may be worth the effort. I was trained in the Chinese arts where the power comes from stamping, stepping in & opponent through and wave forms from the whole body. Anyway keep up the great work!

[@limmeh7881]

i wouldn't be surprised if he did a lot of conditioning at some point, like technique is one thing but you can also condition your fist and make the bones harder. It's what I do...but this technique is mostly new to me 🤔

[@Samperor]

I can't find anything about this style online. Is there more information for Shuri Shorin Ryu?

[@AK_UK_]

I don't understand - what's being done with the hip?

[@chrisl442]

At 1:40, I don't see the hips turning as he shows later in the video like at 9:12. These are two very different punches.

[@davi1492]

The movement is there but it's way more subtle

[@Mr440c]

The idea is to use these mechanics and implement them into your technique. That's why in traditional martial arts techniques are divided into external and internal. E.g. in Goju-ryu sanchin and tensho are called internal katas and all the rest are called external. Internal principles are incorporated into everything you do. External is a form you apply on the other hand. It is something everybody will see. The better your internal structure is the stronger are the simplest things you do such as punching or kicking. A very strong internal form is when you do a regular body shot and break ribs that are on the backside of the ribcage.

[@garethward8123]

It looks like he's using the 2nd hip twist to stop his arm bouncing back upon impact, so it is there, but not in the place it looks when done in training / slower without intent (e.g. the 2nd twist in practice is at the point of impact). Maybe the training vs actual usage is different like so many other things in karate! :)

[@BellowDGaming]

Makes you wonder even though this master actually didn't make that much money why wasn't he kept as a trainer back in the US, he can train students to be very powerful and disciplined on the art.

[@Rotaks]

Maybe he was to conservative/classic for them.

[@WilliamTanaka]

More to do with popularity than quality like any other business

[@LiShuBen]

In my experience, people do not want to train the traditional way. They want to do certain kinds of workouts and training but the things required to gain the skills this sensei has is very foreign to the average person and because it can take a while to develop skill, many do not stick around. If you are teaching as a job you have to give the people what they want at the cost of the methods or stop teaching for money

[@sassuki]

I don't know his training methods, but one thing I noticed with Japanese in general is that they stick with basics training too long, even with black belts, which frustrates me a lot and literally drives me crazy. Obviously, the technique of a black belt still needs refinement, but that doesn't mean that he can't go into more advanced techniques. Also, as I love kicking (as probably most westerners do), I would be totally bored with Okinawa styles, as they tend to kick even less than your average Shotokan dojo, which already frustrates me.

[@Rotaks]

@@sassuki "they stick with basics training too long," but do you understand why they do it? Or do you asked them why?

[@evacarpenter4485]

I can't throw a puch like you but I am a pretty good punching bag.

[@leosidharta6723]

In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with your "only one hip movement". It's just different method compared to Okinawan Style.

[@JalanSetiaHati]

Keren 👍👍

[@Robin_Hood381]

Anyone else thought it was Mr. Miyagi in the thumbnail?

[@kkoenig1]

No bruises sensei. Okinawa tatoos

[@saptarshimandal611]

おもしろいです。

[@mogi-sane4661]

Have you met Sensei Masaaki Ikemiyagi?

[@davem.2191]

That style looks very difficult.

[@davidotuoma1865]

Bruce lee once said the system shouldn't be mechanical it only leads to stagnation...

[@kdefensemartialarts8097]

👍

[@surfer4478]

you don't even make a fist at the end of your punch? what good is it?.

[@KarateDojowaKu]

I do, it’s just relaxed right after the impact :)

[@Burvedys]

Next episode, kin-geri... :)))

[@WadeSmith-oe5xd]

1:45 Goodness, that's brave, taking an okinawan punch straight to the heart. lol. He probably did not hit you full power even then. It could break your ribs or sternum.

[@ahmedelabassy3881]

私は松濤館空手選手ですが、なぜ私の国、エジプトに小林流空手がないのか知りたいのですが、なぜ松濤館空手に小林流のような武器訓練がないのですか？

[@MarkoObradovich]

👊🥋👍

[@heryeliet0793]

Hallo...react to matrial arts from indonesia SILAT

[@johnbravo4093]

Okinawan karate is flow.. not stiff like Japanese karate.

[@ricardoneves5094]

🤔 🤨 Classic “my (extremely convoluted) way is better than what everyone else is doing”

[@Filosofodeboteco2000]

one day my sensei kicked my abdomen, i can feel the pain everytime i remember that day. it pierces u...

[@hyperparkour7714]

Lol the Punch was not even 100%

[@alexvucinic]

have you ever fought full contact? perhaps not, so you do not really know what bruises are, if you have i will take it all back

[@whyamialive530]

I don’t think he has

[@MrJames-eb6rp]

No McDojo Kenpo Bullshido here.

[@مروانعبد-ي7ف]

Ooosss

[@WadeSmith-oe5xd]

Well, you learned why less evolved styles are very much inferior to Okinawan styles. Style's derived from Grand Masters Choki Motobu and Chotoku Kyan are the best. The Okinawan punch is about both proper muscle alignment AND especially body torquing around your center of gravity. The punch starts in the balls of your feet and travels through your hips and shoulders simultaneously torquing into the straight lever action of the punch. If done properly, a Welterweight Okinawan punch should exceed 600 PSI for a fighter who is training at least half-time, with even higher potential for a welterweight who trains full time. Well, I haven't practiced full time in over 23 years, but I can still throw a 600 PSI right cross FROM STANDING GUARD, even with no practice, so imagine what I was doing with the Okinawan punch 23 years ago when I was 20 years old! Practice both punches that way for a year, and you'll be punching harder than any UFC fighter in your weight class.

[@robertnewell4054]

Why over your heart? That’s not concussion I would want that close to my heart. An unnecessary cardiac thump 🫣😶